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SOLUTION MANUAL FOR Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach | 4th Edition |Jack Erjavec/Martin Restoule/Stephen Leroux/Rob Thompson ISBN:9781774747162 COMPLETE GUIDE WITH RATIONALES 100% VERIFIED A+ GRADE ASSURED!!!!!!NEW LATEST UPDATE!!!!!

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Michel Melkert, Fanshaw College
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Complete Sections Solutions Manual a
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re included (Section 1 to 9)
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** Immediate Download
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** Swift Response
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** All Chapters included
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, Table of Contents
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Section 1:
OP Automotive Technology ............................................................................... 1-1
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Section 2:
OP Engines. ......................................................................................................... 2-1
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Section 3:
OP Electricity ....................................................................................................... 3-1
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Section 4:
OP Engine Performance ...................................................................................... 4-1
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Section 5:
OP OPManual Transmissions and Transaxles ........................................................ 5-1
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Section 6:
OP OPAutomatic Transmissions and Transaxles ................................................... 6-1
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Section 7:
OP Suspension and Steering Systems................................................................ 7-1
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Section 8:
OP Brakes ............................................................................................................ 8-1
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Section 9:
OP Passenger Comfort ........................................................................................ 9-1
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, Automotive Technology: A Systems Approach, 4C
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CHAPTER 1 OP




Careers in the Automotive Industry
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CHAPTER OVERVIEW OP



This chapter examines the automotive industry today and points out the changes that are occ
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urring. Professional service provided by a properly trained technician is critical because of t
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he technology used in today’s vehicles. A detailed description is given of what it takes to
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be a professional technician. Included are descriptions of career opportunities, job classifica
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tions, and the various automotive education programs that are available in Canada. Automo
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tive Service Technician Interprovincial Standards and ASE certification requirements are als
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o provided.
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• Describe the reasons why today’s automotive industry is considered a global industry.
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• Explain how computer technology has changed the way vehicles are built and serviced.
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• Explain why the need for qualified automotive technicians is increasing.
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• Describe the major types of businesses that employ automotive technicians.
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• List some of the many job opportunities available to people with a background in auto
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motive technology. OP


• Describe the different ways a student can gain work experience while attending classes.
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• Describe the requirements for Red Seal certification of automotive technicians.
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INSTRUCTIONAL OUTLINE WITH TEACHING HINTS OP OP OP OP



I. Servicing Today’s Vehicles OP OP


A. The Importance of Automotive Technicians
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B. The Need for Quality Service OP OP OP OP


C. The Need for Ongoing Service OP OP OP OP


1. Warranties
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Hint: Discuss the need for repairs as cars become older and what opportunities
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this need presents to a qualified technician.
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D. Career Opportunities OP


1. Dealerships
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3. Franchise Repair Shop OP OP


4. Store-Associated Shops OP


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Hint: Discuss career opportunities in all areas of automotive service.
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II. Job Classifications
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A. Service Technician OP




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B.
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C.
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D.
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E.
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F.
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G.
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Hint: Discuss the various automotive shop positions and how they each relate to the tec
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hnicians.
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A. Parts Distribution OP


B. Marketing and Sales OP OP


C. Other Opportunities OP


IV. Training for a Career in Automotive Service
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A. Student Work Experience OP OP


1. Job Shadowing Program OP OP


2. Mentoring Program OP


3. Cooperative Education OP


4. Part-Time Employment OP


B. Canada’s Automotive Apprenticeship Program OP OP OP


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V. ASE Certification OP


Hint: Introduce the various programs in your area that are available to students.
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WHAT ARE COMMON STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS AN
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D STUMBLING BLOCKS?
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• Without experience, students will struggle with understanding how an automotive shop functions.
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• Possibly have a shop owner visit the class or arrange to take the students to observe a sho
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p during operating hours.
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• To help students understand a shop’s different job classifications, place various students as th
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e shop foreman or service writer and have them arrange the “workload” for the day’s shop
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activities.
• Have the students refer to the job classification section of the chapter as a reference f
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or these assignments. Refer to pages 8-12 of Chapter 1 for reference.
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SHOP ACTIVITIES AND CASE STUDIES
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Here are some activities you can review in-
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class as a group, or ask students to complete individually or in pairs:
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1. Research a vehicle of your choice. Visit the manufacturer or dealership website. Make a list
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of all of the systems in that vehicle that are controlled by electronics. If you are unsure of
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system, include its name on the list and talk to your instructor about it.
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